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I was really struck by this article on Fox News. Before Continuing, read the article. Now, think for a bit about Hugh Hefner’s numerous relationships, often multiple at a time. Think about the environment his children are growing up in. … Continue reading
It’s 46 degrees warmer, but still cold!
This morning when I went out to get the paper and restock firewood it was 46 degrees warmer than yesterday morning. But today’s 19º F was still pretty cold. Cold is also how I feel about bailouts. Chrysler is getting … Continue reading
UK Drinking Problems
Some chunk of my time gets devoted to researching and writing about traffic safety. One major element in increasing safety is utilizing roundabouts instead of sign or light controlled intersections. When this is done fatalities drop by about 90% and … Continue reading
Chrysler not good enough for it’s owner.
Sen. Tom Coburn pointed out a very important issue this morning. Cerberus Capital Mgmt owns a bit over 80% of Chrysler. If there is any way to save that company, they will figure out a way to do it. They … Continue reading
Iowa: Gay OK, just don’t let in any Polygamists
In hearings before the Iowa Supreme Court on Tuesday (in Varnum v Brien), Justices spent some time fixated on fears that allowing gay marriage in the state would open the door to something far worse – polygamy. I assume the … Continue reading
Bill O’Reilly’s Prostitutes
“Amsterdam is a disaster.” Bill O’Reilly said on his show last night, “And they’ve finally realized it.” O’ Reilly pontificated about Amsterdam finally realizing what a failure their city policies are and are finally doing something about it. O’Reilly promoted … Continue reading
Amsterdam: Messing up a good thing?
Recent news of Amsterdam’s plans to close a number of brothels and coffeeshops (that sell pot) in the central district raise some interesting questions. Their purpose according to the plan is to clean up the unappealing aspects of their city … Continue reading
Are Texans Simply Unconscionable?
While one hand was busy taking nearly 500 children from their parents at the YFZ ranch, disabled citizens in it’s care were dying by the other hand, according to the US Justice Department’s division on human rights. This is the … Continue reading
The New THE BIG 3
THE BIG 3 US auto manufacturers are asking for $34 billion from taxpayers. That’s about $92 for every man, woman, and child in the US. Instead, how about each of us swing by our local GM or Chrysler dealer and … Continue reading